Bespoke Number Plates - OldOiler
I had a car written off a few months back and the insurance company claimed that the number plate belonged to them, who is right??.
The cherrished number plate was of small value, but if it was one of these that fetch 4 - 5 figure sums I would be Very concerned
K2
Bespoke Number Plates - Ex-Moderator
Depends on the terms of the settlement. I would guess that in this case they were right since if you wanted to retain any part of the car that would need to be specifically negotiated.

One would expect that they took the plate into account when setting the value of the vehicle. That would be usual.
Bespoke Number Plates - defender
the plate belongs to the registered keeper according to dvla so you can arrange to transfer it of before you agree settlement.I asked ins agent who told me this.it would be easier to advise ins co that in event of write of you will transfer no plate before settlement,dont forget you pay them to do what you want and if they dont agree take your money elsewhere